"Why Use a Yacht Broker?"
Amazing as it may seem, many boat sellers and buyers have absolutely no idea of the broker's role in the sale of a boat.
Yacht brokers work much like real estate agents; they work hard to facilitate the sale of their listings and to protect and promote the interest of their clients. Some countries (and US states like California and Florida) require licensing of their yacht sales professionals. Most brokers in the US and Canada prefer to sign a "Central Agency Listing" with the owner/seller, providing the most value to all parties. Many brokers work co-operatively with most other brokers on a co-brokerage basis. Yacht brokers charge a commission when the vessel is sold, and the commission amount will be set in writing when the seller signs a listing agreement with the broker. If another broker brings a buyer to the table on a co-brokerage arrangement, the total commission will normally be shared between the brokers.
Why Chose S&P Boat Sales?
S&P Boat Sales is dedicated and focused on ensuring that the sale of a boat is made for the benefit of both the buyer and seller. We take a keen interest and work hard in finding that special boat for you. Since, this is our business, we are knowledgeable and have the resources to meet every expectations you have in selling and/or buying a boat. Please view the following benefits that justify why we feel that you should use our services in selling and/or buying a boat.
Professionalism
When a sale transaction for a boat takes place, it is the result of the buyer realizing a true and accepted value of the seller's property. Our goal is to bring these two parties together (seller and buyer) and mediate the transaction being made. This is what marketing is all about my friends. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a boat, we have developed a superior marketing system dedicated to your needs. The process of buying or selling a boat actually takes a lot of time in researching the available resources. I've been doing this for several years, and have sorted out the best ones available. This takes the burden away from you, and the results are much quicker. In addition, we work closely with many other brokers throughout the country. This gives us additional resources to help find a boat, or a customer looking for a boat like yours. Furthermore, in order to maximize the benefits we can provide you, we have:
- Established affiliations with several highly recognized brokerage multiple listing services. This gives us the ability to expand market presence for the seller, and to provide the buyer with a greater number of options.
- The ability to perform an internet sales value comparison analysis for any boat listed. This gives the seller, and the buyer a true picture of the market value of the boat in consideration.
- Established a dedicated web site with our boat listings. A web site that is linked to more than 1600 other related sites, therefore further increasing the awareness of boats we have listed. This also gives us the ability to find many other desirable boats that are listed.
- A paper media advertising process that has circulation in several states surrounding Tennessee. These advertising costs are paid by us, and not by you.
In Addition, Other Resources Include:
Financing
S&P Boat Sales has contacts with several large lending institutions that are familiar with financing houseboats and cruisers. This makes it much more convenient for the buyer, and the rates are usually very attractive.
Insurance
Believe it or not, many people under insure their boats. Some don't insure them at all. Getting the proper insurance is very important, and we have several insurance resources that can assist you in obtaining the appropriate insurance at competitive pricing.
Boat Transport
S&P Boat Sales refers its clients only to reliable and experienced haulers. They are all insured, and each will gladly give quotes on a specific job. Their rates vary depending on the size of the boat, R&R of the flying bridge, and length of the haul. Call or E-mail us for more details.
Boat Surveys
More and more banks and insurance companies are demanding surveys for used boats. Although we are not allowed to recommend a specific surveyor, we can provide you a list of marine surveyors in several states. These surveyors are all certified by the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (S.A.M.S.), and are very familiar with all types of boats including houseboats and cruisers.